How to "turn down" amp

[ecbmxer 10+ year member]

I have some DLS MS6 component speakers on the way right now and am trying to find an amp for them. I am considering the DLS ca23 amp or a JL 300/2 amp. The speakers are only rated at 100W but the JL puts out 150W (and the DLS puts out 100W nominal and 130W actual). How would I set up the amp so as to not overpower the speakers? Also which of these 2 amps would you reccomend? (or even a DLS RA20, but if I can get it at a reasonable price).

Thanks guys, my system is slowly coming together...although the only thing actually in my truck (05 Nissan Titan) are 2 JL 10W3V2 subs in a box, not even hooked up to anything //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif .

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[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

Read the gain setting tutorial at the top of the amplifier forum. Set the gains accordingly and you should be just fine.

And I would go with the DLS amp.